Homegrown.

History

  • 1962

    Founder Roger W. Hinner purchased 5,000 square feet of property in what was known as “Tannery Town” in Merrill, Wisconsin. The Quonset pictured here was Merrill Iron & Steel’s very first shop.

  • 1960s

    Merrill Iron & Steel’s primary business was the fabrication of steel bulk storage bins for the local farming community. Proving to be customer driven, Merrill Steel’s popularity spiked throughout the Midwest.

  • 1970s

    It wasn’t too long before Merrill Iron & Steel provided structural steel for much larger projects. Determined to prove itself, the company set its cap and continued to provide top-notch quality, products, and services.

  • 1980s

    Soon the company's workload expanded, and focus shifted to structural steel and heavy plate for a wide range of industries. Merrill Iron & Steel, already in a larger facility, began to feel cramped.

  • 1995

    Merrill Iron & Steel purchased a 365,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Schofield, WI. The larger workforce, enormous production space, and proximity to the interstates boosted efficiency on all fronts.

  • 2006

    Continuing to thrive, the Company acquired a 160,000 square foot ACME structural steel facility in Springfield, MO. A central location, along with an experienced workforce, continued to fuel expansion into new markets, particularly projects requiring plate-work.

  • 2010

    Working now exclusively with steel products, the Company dropped the “Iron” in its name and rebranded itself as Merrill Steel. Though the design and color had changed, the “Big Blue M” continued to be a guarantee of quality in the industry.

  • 2023

    The acquisition of its latest facility in Camanche, IA boosted Merrill Steel’s combined production space to nearly one million square feet! Due to its sheer size, this site is used primarily for painting, fireproofing, and steel storage.

Our Capabilities:

For more than 60 years, Merrill Steel has grown to meet the unique needs and ever-changing demands of the steel fabrication industry. Now as we enter our third generation of family ownership, we are proud to be a leading supplier of complex structural steel and heavy plate fabrication. Our customers rave about our fully-integrated engineering, detailing, project management, fabrication, delivery, and erection services.

With nearly one million square feet of combined fabrication and production space in the US, we stand out from competitors by building quality and efficiency into everything we do.

Merrill Steel offers our customers a commitment to quality and a promise of superior performance, durability, and satisfaction. Our efficient processes and the benefit of owning our own shipping company ensure unparalleled speed to completion.

All of this means we save you time and money on top of delivering the highest quality product.

Our Mission:

To be a leader in the fabricated steel business, providing “best in class” products, services and value to our customers and a rewarding workplace for all of our employees, while continuing to be a successful business enterprise and a true benefit to the communities in which we operate.

We value integrity, respect, support, and accountability. It is our goal to show you our dedication to these traits.

Let’s work together.